Food mixer suggestions?

I know there have been a couple of threads about picky eaters on the forums.. but my 7-month old boy is one hell of a fussy eater and the fact that it's very hard to get him to eat worries me a bit since he is still growing and should, in theory, be wolfing food down.

I have found that variety does get him eating slightly better, so my question is.. what are some suggestions for "wet" foods I can mix with his kibble? I have so far tried a couple of branded wet foods (high quality) which he liked for a short period of time but got sick of. As far as non-dog-brand foods I've tried minced turkey, scrambled egg, and Tuna/ mackerel. He liked all of these but won't eat them more than twice in a row...! What other things shall I try?

I know i should probably just give him the option to eat for 20 mins then take the bowl away, etc.. but he will literally go days without eating, and at his age it's just not healthy. He's never been really food-focused, doesn't care much for treats, always eats very slowly, etc.. It's a funny one.

Any insights would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance

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Permalink Reply by Beth on June 26, 2013 at 10:18am

So glad to hear you have some answers! Hope he feels better soon. You are a very devoted pet parent. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Rizn on June 26, 2013 at 10:40am

Thanks Beth - one can be no other way!

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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on June 26, 2013 at 12:26pm

Thanks for the update, it helps others as well. You could have gone crazy changing foods and adding goodies to entice him to eat, without solving the debilitating underlying problem. You will see him bloom when this is over. Keep in mind that the antibiotics, although necessary, kill off the good bacteria in the intestinal flora as well as the bad ones, so you might ask your Vet to recommend a probiotic supplement for dogs available to you in England, once the treatment is over, to help him re-establish good digestion and bounce back sooner. Best of luck to you both.